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EOC biology staar

Total questions: 149

Worksheet time: 2hrs 48mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

whats a prokaryotic

a)

no nucleous

unicellar

no membrane bound organelles

b)

has a nucleous

membrane bound organelles

unicellar and multicellar

c)

maintaine a balanced consistant state

d)

microorganism that effects cells

2.

rna

a)

Ribonucleic acid is a polymeric molecule essential in various biological roles in coding, decoding, regulation and expression of genes. RNA and deoxyribonucleic acid are nucleic acids

b)

none of the above

c)

basic unit of life

d)

ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells. Its principal role is to act as a messenger carrying instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins, although in some viruses RNA rather than DNA carries the genetic information.

3.

mrna

a)

Enclosed by two membranes with the inner membrane folded; contains its own DNA

b)

basic unit of life

c)

none of the above

d)

Ribonucleic acid is a polymeric molecule essential in various biological roles in coding, decoding, regulation and expression of genes. RNA and deoxyribonucleic acid are nucleic acids

4.

Endoplasmic Reticulum

a)

A cell structure that forms a maze of passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried from one part of the cell to another.

b)

Enclosed by two membranes with the inner membrane folded; contains its own DNA

c)

in cells, structure that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA

d)

A plastid containing chlorophyll, the site of photosynthesis

5.

ribosome

a)

in cells, structure that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA

b)

A cell organelle constructed in the nucleolus and functioning as the site of protein synthesis in the cytoplasm; consists of rRNA and protein molecules, which make up two subunits.

c)

A cell structure that forms a maze of passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried from one part of the cell to another.

d)

none of the above

6.

Nucleus (of a cell)

a)

basic unit of life

b)

in cells, structure that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA

c)

A cell organelle constructed in the nucleolus and functioning as the site of protein synthesis in the cytoplasm; consists of rRNA and protein molecules, which make up two subunits.

d)

A thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell

7.

cell membrane

a)

A thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell

b)

A plastid containing chlorophyll, the site of photosynthesis

c)

in cells, structure that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA

d)

A cell structure that forms a maze of passageways in which proteins and other materials are carried from one part of the cell to another.

8.

mitochondria

a)

A thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell

b)

A plastid containing chlorophyll, the site of photosynthesis

c)

Enclosed by two membranes with the inner membrane folded; contains its own DNA

d)

Cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates

9.

chloralplast

a)

Cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates

b)

A plastid containing chlorophyll, the site of photosynthesis

c)

Enclosed by two membranes with the inner membrane folded; contains its own DNA

d)

A thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell

10.

vacuhole

a)

A plastid containing chlorophyll, the site of photosynthesis

b)

Enclosed by two membranes with the inner membrane folded; contains its own DNA

c)

A thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell

d)

Cell organelle that stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, and carbohydrates

11.

ecosysten stability

a)

Enclosed by two membranes with the inner membrane folded; contains its own DNA

b)

A plastid containing chlorophyll, the site of photosynthesis

c)

the total number of species is fairly consistant from year to year---the same species were present each year--- the population size of each species was approximately the same from year to year

d)

A thin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell

12.

consumer

a)

basic needs of life

b)

make own food

c)

eat their food

d)

cell organelle

13.

producer

a)

eat own food

b)

make own food

c)

basic needs of life

d)

energy

14.

ecological pyrimids

a)

a community of organisms where there are several interrelated food chains

b)

Diagram that shows the relative amounts of energy or matter within each trophic level in a food chain or food web

c)

A person who purchases goods and services for personal use

d)

An organism that can make its own food.

15.

food web

a)

a community of organisms where each member is eaten in turn by another member

b)

An organism that can make its own food.

c)

a community of organisms where there are several interrelated food chains

d)

Diagram that shows the relative amounts of energy or matter within each trophic level in a food chain or food web

16.

food chain

a)

An organism that can make its own food

b)

a community of organisms where each member is eaten in turn by another member

c)

Diagram that shows the relative amounts of energy or matter within each trophic level in a food chain or food web

d)

a community of organisms where there are several interrelated food chains

17.

trophic levels

a)

The hierarchical levels of the food chain through which energy flows from primary producers to primary consumers, secondary consumers and so on.

b)

a community of organisms where there are several interrelated food chains

c)

Diagram that shows the relative amounts of energy or matter within each trophic level in a food chain or food web

d)

a community of organisms where each member is eaten in turn by another member

18.

Competition

a)

a community of organisms where each member is eaten in turn by another member

b)

The hierarchical levels of the food chain through which energy flows from primary producers to primary consumers, secondary consumers and so on.

c)

A common demand by two or more organisms upon a limited supply of a resource; for example, food, water, light, space, mates, nesting sites. It may be intraspecific or interspecific.

d)

basic unit of life

19.

mutalism

a)

A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited

b)

an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

c)

A relationship between two species in which both species benefit

d)

A common demand by two or more organisms upon a limited supply of a resource; for example, food, water, light, space, mates, nesting sites. It may be intraspecific or interspecific.

20.

communelism

a)

A relationship between two species in which both species benefit

b)

an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

c)

A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited

d)

A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed

21.

paratism

a)

A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited

b)

A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed

c)

A relationship between two species in which both species benefit

d)

basic unit of life

22.

organelle

a)

A relationship between two species in which both species benefit

b)

Basic unit of life

c)

A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell

d)

A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed

23.

cells

a)

A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell

b)

Basic unit of life

c)

A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is harmed

d)

A relationship between two organisms of different species where one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited

24.

tissue

a)

A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body

b)

A group of similar cells that perform the same function.

c)

A tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell

d)

Basic unit of life

25.

organ

a)

A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body

b)

A group of organs that work together in performing vital body functions.

c)

A living thing

d)

A group of similar cells that perform the same function.

26.

organ system?

a)

A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body

b)

A group of similar cells that perform the same function.

c)

A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area

d)

A group of organs that work together in performing vital body functions.

27.

organism

a)

A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area

b)

A collection of tissues that carry out a specialized function of the body

c)

A group of organs that work together in performing vital body functions.

d)

A living thing

28.

population?

a)

A living thing

b)

A group of organs that work together in performing vital body functions.

c)

A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area

d)

a group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each oth

29.

community

a)

A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms

b)

a group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other

c)

A system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment

d)

A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area

30.

ecosystem

a)

A system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment

b)

A group of individuals that belong to the same species and live in the same area

c)

A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms

d)

a group of interdependent organisms inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other

31.

biomes

a)

A system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment

b)

A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms

c)

Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of the Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

d)

A growth response of a plant toward or away from a stimulus

32.

biosphere?

a)

A single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, the simplest type of sugar.

b)

A growth response of a plant toward or away from a stimulus

c)

Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of the Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

d)

A group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms

33.

tropism

a)

A growth response of a plant toward or away from a stimulus

b)

A single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, the simplest type of sugar.

c)

buliding block of protien

d)

Consists of all life on Earth and all parts of the Earth in which life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.

34.

monosacchraide?

a)

Building blocks of protein

b)

A growth response of a plant toward or away from a stimulus

c)

A single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, the simplest type of sugar.

d)

A macromolecule serving as a catalyst, a chemical agent that changes the rate of a reaction without being consumed by the reaction.

35.

amino acids

a)

bulding block of protien

b)

A single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, the simplest type of sugar.

c)

A macromolecule serving as a catalyst, a chemical agent that changes the rate of a reaction without being consumed by the reaction.

d)

Process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen

36.

enzyme

a)

Two scientists attempted to reproduce the condition of the (assumed) earth's primitive ocean's under a reducing atmosphere. They produced some of the key molecules to life (amino acids and nucleotides).

b)

main energy source that cells use for most of their work

c)

Process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen

d)

A macromolecule serving as a catalyst, a chemical agent that changes the rate of a reaction without being consumed by the reaction.

37.

cellar respiration

a)

A macromolecule serving as a catalyst, a chemical agent that changes the rate of a reaction without being consumed by the reaction.

b)

Best quick source of energy

c)

main energy source that cells use for most of their work

d)

Process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen

38.

ATP

a)

Process that releases energy by breaking down glucose and other food molecules in the presence of oxygen

b)

main energy source that cells use for most of their work

c)

Best quick source of energy

d)

Plants use the sun's energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars

39.

glucose

a)

Best quick source of energy

b)

Plants use the sun's energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars

c)

any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotid chains that are vital constituents of all living cells

d)

main energy source that cells use for most of their work

40.

photosynthisis

a)

(biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotid chains that are vital constituents of all living cells

b)

Plants use the sun's energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars

c)

(biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotid chains that are vital constituents of all living cells

d)

Best quick source of energy

41.

nuceloic acid

a)

Plants use the sun's energy to convert water and carbon dioxide into sugars

b)

An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells

c)

(biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotid chains that are vital constituents of all living cells

d)

Energy-rich organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes, that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

42.

protien

a)

(biochemistry) any of various macromolecules composed of nucleotid chains that are vital constituents of all living cells

b)

CHO - stored in the bosy as glycogen in the live and muslces, where it eventually is broken down into glucose. Primary source of heat and energy - basic building blocks.

c)

Energy-rich organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes, that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

d)

An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells

43.

lipids

a)

CHO - stored in the bosy as glycogen in the live and muslces, where it eventually is broken down into glucose. Primary source of heat and energy - basic building blocks.

b)

Energy-rich organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes, that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

c)

A change in the allele frequency of a population as a result of chance events rather than natural selection.

d)

An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells

44.

genetic drift

a)

A change in the allele frequency of a population as a result of chance events rather than natural selection.

b)

CHO - stored in the bosy as glycogen in the live and muslces, where it eventually is broken down into glucose. Primary source of heat and energy - basic building blocks.

c)

Energy-rich organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes, that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

d)

An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells

45.

diversity

a)

Energy-rich organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes, that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

b)

CHO - stored in the bosy as glycogen in the live and muslces, where it eventually is broken down into glucose. Primary source of heat and energy - basic building blocks.

c)

difference, variety; a condition of having many different types of forms

d)

A change in the allele frequency of a population as a result of chance events rather than natural selection.

46.

adaptation?

a)

adjustment to an enviorement

b)

energy rich organic compounds,such as fats oils waxes

c)

difference, variety; a condition of having many different types of forms

d)

plants use sun energy to convert water and carbon dixiode into sugars

47.

survival of the fittest

a)

having many diffrent forms/species

b)

adjustment to enviorment

c)

anything obtained from the envioment for humans

d)

Process by which individuals that are better suited to their environment survive and reproduce most successfully; also called natural selection

48.

enviormental recorces

a)

anything obtained from the enviorment for humans

b)

Process by which individuals that are better suited to their environment survive and reproduce most successfully; also called natural selection

c)

info about the past including a structer of organisms

d)

an organisms genetic make up

49.

finite

a)

a ruele or directive made and maintained by authority

b)

having limits lasting for a limited time

c)

anything obtained from the enviorment for humans

d)

an orgainsms physical trait or apperance

50.

inheraited varations

a)

process where indivisuals that are better suited for their enviorment

b)

anything obtained from the enviorment for humans

c)

having limits lasting for a limited time

d)

varations in parent genes being passed down through genetics

51.

natrual selection?

a)

characteristics in related species can have underlying similarties even though they have very differnt functions

b)

varations in parent genes being passed down through genetics

c)

having limits;lasting for a certain time

d)

anything obtained from the enviorment for humans

52.

homology

a)

an organisms physical appernce or physical trait

b)

an organisms genetic make up

c)

a process in which indivisulds have certain inheratied traits tend to survive and reproduce at higher rates than others

d)

characteristics in related species can have underlying similarites even though they have very differnt functions

53.

fossil record?

a)

characteristics in related species can have underlying similarites even though they have very differnt functions

b)

info about the past life including structers of organisms

c)

anything obtained from the enviorment for humans

d)

having limits;lasting for a limited time

54.

biogeography

a)

dealing with the geographical distrubutuion of animals and plants

b)

info about the past life including structers of organisms

c)

characteristics in related spieces can have underlying similarties even though they have very diffrent functions

d)

a process where indiviuals have very certain inhertied traits tend to survive and reproduce at higher rates than others

55.

common ancestor?

a)

info about the past life, including a structure of organisms

b)

dealing with the geographical distrubutuion of animals and plants

c)

a shared ancestor of new different species

d)

characteristics in related species can have underlying similarities even though they have very diffrent functions

56.

phenotype

a)

a shared ancestor of new different species

b)

an organisms physical appearnce or visibel trait

c)

dealing with geographical distrubution of animals and plants

d)

info about the past life including the structure of organisms

57.

genotype

a)

dealing with the geographical distrubution of animals and plamts

b)

info about the past life including structers of organisms

c)

an organisms physical appearnce or visibel trait

d)

an organisms genetic make up

58.

mutation?

a)

an organism that has characterictics resulting from chromosal alteration

b)

an organisms genetic make up

c)

an organisms physical appearnce or genetic make up

d)

a shared ancestor of new different species

59.

regulation?

a)

an organisms genetic make up

b)

an organism that has characterictics resulting from chromosal alteration

c)

a rule or directive made and maintained by authority

d)

an organisms physical appearnce or genetic make up

60.

gene expression

a)

conversion of the info encoded in a gene first into messenger rna and then to a protien

b)

a rule or directive made and maintained by authority

c)

an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

d)

an organisms genetic makeup

61.

codon?

a)

a rule or directive made and mainatined by authority

b)

conversion of the info encoded in a gene first into messenger rna and then to a protien

c)

an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration

d)

a specific sequence of three adjacent bases on a strand of DNA or RNA that provides genetic code info for a particular amino acid

62.

translation?

a)

the organic process where sequence in a gene is coppied to MRNA

b)

the process where genetic info coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of protien ribsome

c)

a specific sequence of three adjacent bases on a strand of DNA or RNA that provides genetic code info for a particular amino acid

d)

conversion of the info encoded in a gene first into messenger RNA then to a protien

63.

transcription

a)

the process whereby genetic info coded in messenger RNA directs the formation of protien in ribsomes

b)

the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied to MRNA

c)

the alternating chain of sugar and phosphate to which DNA and RNA nitregous bases attach

d)

maintaine a balanced constant internal state

64.

genetic code?

a)

collection of MRNA each of which directs the incoporation of a particular amino acids into a protien during protien synthisis

b)

a buliding block of DNA consisting of 5 carbon sugar countally bonded to a nitregon base and phosphate group

c)

the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is copied to MRNA

d)

a virus that attacks the immune system

65.

trait?

a)

maintaine a balances/constant internal state

b)

a DNA nucelotide containing nitregeon a sugar molecule a phosphate group

c)

a unicellar organism with no nucleous and no membrane bound organelles

d)

a characteristic where an organism can pass on genes to its offspring

66.

nucleotide?

a)

a buliding block of DNA consisting of 5 carnon sugar bonded to a nitrogen base and a phosphate group

b)

the organic process where the dna sequence in a gene is coppied to mrna

c)

a characteristic where an organism can pass on genes to its offspring

d)

basic unit of life

67.

nitrogen base?

a)

a characteristic that an orgainism can pass on to its offspring

b)

A DNA nucleotide containing nitrogen, a sugar molecule, a phosphate group

c)

a buliding block of DNA consisting of 5 carnon sugar bonded to a nitrogen base and a phosphate group

d)

maintaine a balanced internal state

68.

sugar phosphate backbone?

a)

collection of MRNA each of which directs the incoporation of a particular amino acid

b)

the alternating chain of sugar and phosphate to which DNA and RNA nitreogeon bases attack

c)

the organic process where the dna sequence in a gene is coppied to mrna

d)

aburt cough fever chills. transmitted via aresal droplet

69.

DNA replication?

a)

the alternating chain of sugar and phosphate to which dna and rna nitregous bases attack

b)

maintain balanced internal state

c)

a cell that contains a nucelous and membrane bound organelles

d)

DNA unzips into two parts and splits with the cell. in its new home ,each side of the dna strand attack to matching nucelotides to create two excact copies

70.

whats influenza

a)

aburt fever,cough, chills. transmitted via aresal droplet

b)

microorganism that infects cells and may cause dieses

c)

a characteristic that organism can pass onto offspring

d)

the process whereby genetics info coded in messenger RNA directs the formation

71.

whats HIV

a)

basic unit of life

b)

a buliding block of DNA, consisting of 5 carbon sugar bonded to a nutregeon base

c)

DNA splits into two parts and splits with the cell. its new home,each side of the DNA strand attack to matching nucelotides

d)

a virus that attacks and destorys the immune system

72.

whats cells

a)

a cell that contains a nucleous

b)

a cell that doesnt contain nucelous

c)

basic unit of life

d)

a virus that attacks and destroys immune system

73.

whats a virus

a)

microorganism that infects cells and may cause dieses

b)

a building block of Dna consisting of 5 carbon sugar

c)

collection of MRNA each of which directs the incorporation of a particular amino acid

d)

the organic process whereby the DNA sequence in a gene is coppied to MRNA

74.

whats a homeostasis

a)

basic unit of life

b)

a DNA nucelotide containing nutregoen,a sugar molecule,a phosphate group

c)

a characteristic that an organism can pass on its genes

d)

maintaine a balanced/

constant internal state

75.

whats an eukaryotic

a)

a unicellar organism no nucleous no membrane bound oranganelles

b)

aburt fever cough chills

c)

multi and unicellar contains a nucelous and membrane bound organelles

d)

basic unit of life

76.

prokaryotic=

(a)  

77.

eukaryotic=

(a)  

78.

both prokaryotic and eukaryotic=

(a)  

79.

passive transport=

(a)  

80.

active transport

(a)  

81.

eggs+sperm=zygot

(a)  

82.

codomiance

(a)  

83.

incomplete dominance

(a)  

84.

autotroph

(a)  

85.

hetertroph

(a)  

86.

cellar respiration

(a)  

87.

cells are composed of

(a)  

88.

carbohydrates

(a)  

89.

lipids

(a)  

90.

protiens

(a)  

91.

nucleoic acids

(a)  

92.

living things are classified into 6 kingdoms

(a)  

93.

photosynthisis

(a)  

94.

PHOTOSYNTHSIS WORD EQUATION

(a)  

95.

cellar respiration eq

(a)  

96.

cellar respiration word eq

(a)  

97.

DNA

(a)  

98.

RNA

(a)  

99.

xlyem:

(a)  

100.

levels;

4 lines
101.

water is

(a)  

102.

girls

(a)  

103.

boy

(a)  

104.

pholem

(a)  

105.

DNA contains code for assembling protiens

(a)  

106.

homolgous

(a)  

107.

analogus

(a)  

108.

vestigal

(a)  

109.

plantae

(a)  

110.

fungi

(a)  

111.

eubacteria

(a)  

112.

animillia

(a)  

113.

protista

(a)  

114.

archeabacteria

(a)  

115.

trophic levels

(a)  

116.

organism

(a)  

117.

population

(a)  

118.

community

(a)  

119.

ecosystem

(a)  

120.

biomes

(a)  

121.

biosphere

(a)  

122.

primary succesion

(a)  

123.

secondary succesion

(a)  

124.

independent variable

(a)  

125.

dependent variable

(a)  

126.

CONSTANTS

(a)  

127.

control

(a)  

128.

qaulative data

(a)  

129.

qaunative data

(a)  

130.

discrete data

(a)  

131.

contonius data

(a)  

132.

founders of cell theroy

(a)  

133.

hook did what

(a)  

134.

luewenhoek

(a)  

135.

sdidn

(a)  

136.

schwann

(a)  

137.

virchow

(a)  

138.

whats this

a)

eukaryotic

b)

prokaryotic

c)

archea

d)

bacteria

139.

endosymbiotic theroy

a)

prokaryotic cells evolved from eukarotic cells

b)

none of the above

c)

eukaryotic cells evolve from prokaryotic cells

140.

whats this

a)

plant cell

b)

animal cell

c)

prokaryotic

d)

eukaryotic

141.

which one

a)

prokaryotic

b)

animal cell

c)

plant cell

d)

eukaryotic

142.

which one

a)

prokaryotic

b)

eukaryotic

c)

plant

d)

animal

143.

which one

a)

eukaryotic

b)

fungi

c)

archeabacteria

d)

prokaryotic

144.

which one

a)

prokryotic

b)

plantae

c)

archea

d)

anamillia

145.

which one

a)

plantae

b)

fungi

c)

archea

d)

protisita

146.

which one

a)

fungi

b)

archea

c)

eubacteria

d)

plantae

147.

what type of natraul selection

a)

stabilizing

b)

directional

c)

distrubtive

148.

what natraul selection (2)

a)

stablizing

b)

directinol

c)

distruptive

149.

what natraul selection 3

a)

stablizing

b)

directinal

c)

distruptive